The Sprint version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with model number SM-T217S has already received a new Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update with base firmware T217SVPUANB8. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.Firmware details
PDA: T217SVPUANB8
CSC: T217SSPTANB8
MODEM: T217SVPUANB8
Version: Android 4.2.2
Build date: Feb 16, 2014
Regions: U.S. (Sprint)

Enhancements/Fixes
- KNOX
- WiFi improvements
- WiFi "Auto network switch" will be default to off , this change will suppress "Your internet connection is unstable" from notification bar. Allowing customers to connect to any WiFi connection regardless of the condition of the WiFi network.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on your tablet by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The Android 4.2.2 VPUANB8 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with the Sprint version of Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T217S). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

Files Required
1. Android 4.2.2 VPUANB8 Jelly Bean Firmware
2. Odin 3.07Steps to Update Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S with Android 4.2.2 VPUANB8 Jelly Bean FirmwareStep 1: Extract Firmware zip file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0.Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.Step 7: Select the following files in Odin from extracted T217SVPUANB8 firmware folder:

Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.

Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.

Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.

Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Start button to begin the installation process.Step 10: Once the installation process completes, your device will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your tablet from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S should be now updated with the Android 4.2.2 VPUANB8 Jelly Bean official firmware. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note:If Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.